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Publications
Afield newsletters, brochures, annual reports
Below you will find our Afield newsletters, brochures (climate change, Venus flytrap, oyster reefs) and our annual report. All require Acrobat reader.
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Afield newsletters
Time to Think Bigger: The Benefits of Working Through a Whole System
In this issue: Our new Southern Blue Ridge whole system approach; Spring at Bat Cave in photographs; White-nose syndrome at Bat Cave Preserve; Rick Studenmund employee profile; TNC's Christine Pickens faces climate change with optimism; Ike Murray; Holt Cutright; TNC's CEO's new book. Afield Spring Summer 2013
Making the Case for Mountain Bogs
In this issue: Mountain bogs; Turning methane into flytraps; Growing the Onslow Bight; Rob Dejournett and Jennifer O'Daniel; New partnership with NC Botanical Garden; Betty Ann and Gary Schenk; Land restoration after acquisition. Afield Winter 2013
Climate Change Adaptation Project Expands to Swanquarter
In this issue: Swanquarter Oyster Reef; The Anderbergs; Following shad on the Cape Fear; Orchid lovers fund restoration at Myrtle Head Savanna; Margit Bucher celebrates 25 years. Afield Fall 2012
Phoenix Mountain: Thirty Years in the Making
In this issue: Phoenix Mountain; Freshwater work in NC; Southern Blue Ridge Fire Learning Network; UNC-Charlotte and conservation work; NYC boy helps with climate change project. Afield Spring/Summer 2012
Green Swamp Preserve on the Grow
In this issue: Green Swamp; Students on the Roanoke River; Elizabeth Feil; Lydia and Charlie Williams. Afield Winter 2012
Military Driving Sandhills Conservation Success
In this issue: TNC working with the military; Nags Head Woods Disability Trail; Ancient trees on the Black River; Clem and Marjorie Bribitzer; State budget hits conservation; Little Yellow Mountain Summit Protected. Afield Fall 2011
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Grows
In this issue: ARNWR grows; Climate change pilot project moves ahead; New pest could alter Coastal Plain; Nature Journaling with Jeannine Reese; John Crockett; Controlled burning update; Anne and Marshall McLaughlin. Afield Spring 2011
Brochures
Venus flytrap brochure
Venus flytraps are found in the wild only in a small section of North and South Carolina. Find out more about this amazing carnivorous plant.
Restoring North Carolina's Oysters
Oysters were once plentiful in North Carolina. Find out how bringing them back can help our culture, economy and environment.
Conservation 365
TNC does so much more than just buy land - we fight invasive species, perform controlled burns and do other stewardship activities. Find out what all we do.
Controlled Burning for Safe Communities and Healthy Ecosystems
Everyone benefits when ecosystems are kept in balance with prescribed fire. Read about how controlled burning helps North Carolina.
Bringing Fire Back to the Mountains
Controlled fire in the coastal plain is nothing new, but for the mountains it is. Read how fire is good for forests, plants and wildlife.
Southeastern Coastal Plain
Stretching Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick and Columbus Counties, the SECP is home to 21 percent of the state's rare plants and animals. Find out more about this amazing place.
Adapting to Climate Change
North Carolina's coast is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise. Find out how we are protecting land on the Albemarle Peninsula.
Nutria: eating out on your coast
These South American natives have caused destruction on our coasts. Find out why you should be on the lookout.
The Roanoke River
The Roanoke River region has a rich history. Read about this special place for outdoor enthusiasts, environmentalists, historians and others.
Annual Reports
North Carolina Year in Review 2012
In this report: An update on our statewide freshwater project; Bringing fire to new places; Restoration from the mountains to the coast; Climate change adaptation project has expanded; Acquisition across the state. 2012 Annual Report
2011 In Review
In this report: A letter from Chairman John Barry; Skip Pudney Green Swamp Pictures; Disability trail in Nags Head Woods; Another banner year for controlled burning; Longleaf pine update; Morrison Foundation; Plus other conservation updates. 2011 Annual Report
Debbie Crane
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